Timberlake Dental

10 Destroying Habits of your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from U.S.HealthNews.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – eltpics “Are you destroying your pearly whites without realizing it? You might be doing permanent damage if you’re a nail biter or using your teeth to rip off the price tag from that new dress. Stop and heed this advice: ” See […]

Fluoridation

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Evan Long “Adding fluoride to public water supplies is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay and has played a major role in in improving the public’s dental health for 70 years. “Fluoride’s effectiveness in preventing tooth decay extends […]

What causes bad breath?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Sachiho “Bad breath happens. If you’ve ever gotten that not-so-fresh feeling on a date, at a job interview or just talking with friends, you’re not alone. Studies show that 50 percent of adults have had bad breath, or halitosis, at some […]

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – brokinhrt2 “Even though they are temporary, your child’s baby teeth are important, and are still susceptible to cavities. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, or Early Childhood Caries. Children need strong, healthy […]

Teeth whitening

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Deardoctor.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jeremy Jenum “The subconscious impact of a white smile — radiant health, happiness, warmth and invitation are part of the human condition. Beyond personal and social perceptions a contagious smile makes you feel and be perceived as a winner. This phenomenon […]

Fillings

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Absorbsmoderndentistry.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Patrick Tully “A filling repairs and restores the surface of a tooth that has been damaged by decay, fracture, or wear. A dental filling strengthens the tooth. If tooth decay is not repaired at its early stages, it will worsen and […]

What causes tooth decay and cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Crest.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Andy Wright “Tooth decay is the softening of your tooth enamel caused by acids. These acids are created when plaque bacteria break down sugar in your mouth.” See full article on Crest.com Commentary: As stated in the article, Major causes of tooth […]

5 Super Snacks for the Big Game

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Gavin’s Goods “Are you ready for the Big Game? A championship get-together demands super snacks but not at the expense of your teeth. That’s why we’ve put together a few tasty game day snacking ideas with healthy ingredients. Of course, these are snacks, […]

What does soda do to your teeth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from HealthLine.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -poolie “If you’re like about one half of the American population, you drink at least one sugary drink on a daily basis — and there’s a good chance it’s soda. Drinking high-sugar soft drinks is most commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, […]

People with diabetes twice as likely to lose teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from CBSNews.c0m – Image Courtesy of Flickr – The Bees “Diabetes can take a toll on a person’s health in any number of ways, including vision, cardiovascular, and nerve problems — but many people don’t realize it can harm teeth, too. A new study highlights the risk and reveals that people […]